world textiles research news

5th Jul 2021

Scientists at MIT and Harvard University have developed a face mask that can detect Covid-19 infection in wearers within about 90 minutes. The masks are embedded with tiny, disposable sensors that can be modified to detect other viruses. These sensors can also be incorporated in clothing such as lab coats, detecting health care workers’ exposure to...

2nd Jul 2021

Deutsche Aircraft, which is building a new 40-seat turbo prop aircraft, is working with GKN Aerospace for the aircraft’s Empennage production. GKN Aerospace, the global tier 1 aerospace supplier, is a leader in aerostructures and is aligned with Deutsche Aircraft in advanced technologies. The aircraft is being developed on the principles of...

2nd Jul 2021

Composite Integration, the UK-based company which continued its growth last year with distributor agreements across Europe, is now collaborating with Metyx USA, in a move to extend its distributor network worldwide. This strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies which have been working together for Turkey RTM industry since 2007.

2nd Jul 2021

Solvay is collaborating with Italian UAM company Novotech. Through this partnership, Solvay will provide access to its range of thermoset, thermoplastic composites and adhesive materials as well as dedicated technical support to Novotech to help it develop the structure of the hybrid Seagull water landing aircraft second prototype, due to fly late 2021.

2nd Jul 2021

Loop Energy, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions, is to provide its proprietary fuel cell modules to Slovakia-based Mobility & Innovation (M&I) for its lightweight and zero-emission city bus platform. Loop can deliver power and enable a smaller fuel storage system without compromising the weight or range of the bus.

1st Jul 2021

Solvay, a science company with technologies impacting daily life, has unveiled AeroPaste 1006, 1009 and 1100 adhesive pastes and BR 179 non-chromate primer. These aerospace adhesive and surfacing technology innovations increase part assembly efficiency and also enable unmatched processing flexibility, making them ideal for ever-increasing production...

1st Jul 2021

Santex, a leader in premier incontinence products and surgical dressing and orthopedic products, has taken over Parentgiving, the US’ premier retailer of caregiving products for the aging. The purchase of Parentgiving enables Santex to bring its world-class incontinence and personal care products into the US market. The agreement was finalised in June...

1st Jul 2021

From summer semester of 2021, Andritz's automation specialists will contribute to Graz University of Technology's master's degree programme “Process Engineering, Specialisation: Biobased Materials and Fibre Technology” by giving series of lectures on current opportunities and challenges in electrical engineering and digitalisation in industrial...

1st Jul 2021

Edana, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has announced that it has elected five new governors and confirmed the team of officers for 2021-2022. The Belgium-based association not only represents all types of nonwovens, but also materials often used with nonwovens, such as films and superabsorbent polymers.